Lost and Found in Esperance, Washington
Report a lost item directly to Esperance Police, the Shire of Esperance, or use ReportLost for a free public listing or paid search options.
What did you lose?
If there isn’t an adequate suggestion, select “Other – My item isn’t listed” and enter the item’s category. You can provide details later.
Publishing your report is free and your details stay private. The assisted search is a separate paid service, described in the Terms.
Recent activity
Washington : the owner's claim window is 60 days, shorter than in most states, and a finder must report the find within 7 days. (RCW 63.21)
No report has been filed in Esperance yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to Report a Lost Item
Contact Local Services First
Call Esperance Police Station at (08) 9079 8999 or visit 100 Dempster Street. If your item was lost at a local venue or business, contact the manager directly. For pets, contact the Animal Management Facility through the Shire at (08) 9071 0666.
Create a Free Public Listing
Publish a free report on ReportLost.org. Your listing will be searchable by others and remain active indefinitely, helping anyone who encounters your item.
Consider Paid Search Options
Automatic search ($12) includes 6 months of web monitoring, a ReportLost certificate, and anonymous email. Team-assisted search ($25) adds manual outreach, direct contact with local services, and posting to community groups over 12 months.
Where to Report and Search Locally
Direct contacts and services in Esperance
Esperance Police Station
Your primary contact for lost items and found property. Police hold items for a set period and can match found items with reports. Open 8am to 4pm weekdays; on-call 24 hours.
Call (08) 9079 8999|Visit 100 Dempster Street|Email esperance.police.station@police.wa.gov.au
Shire of Esperance
Contact the Shire for items lost at council facilities or events, and for details on the Animal Management Facility if you have lost a pet.
Call (08) 9071 0666|Email shire@esperance.wa.gov.au|Visit www.esperance.wa.gov.au
Lost Pets
If you have lost a pet, contact the Shire's Animal Management Facility immediately. Also post to local pet groups on Facebook, check with neighbors, and leave your contact details with local vets and animal services. File a lost pet report
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Reach More People Locally
Beyond police and council, share your report in Esperance's Lost and Found Facebook groups. These communities often reunite items quickly and span both general lost items and pets.
Create a report →Esperance Police Station handles lost and found reports and keeps items for a period of time. Contact them as your first step, especially for items found in public areas or turned in by others. The Shire of Esperance and local businesses also hold lost property.
ReportLost offers a free way to publish your item online and paid options to extend your search reach. A free listing remains active indefinitely, while paid searches add web monitoring and, at the higher tier, direct coordination with local contacts over several months.
Common Areas Where Items Are Lost
Focus your search and outreach in these areas
Downtown and Main Street
Shops, cafes, and pedestrian areas where wallets, phones, and keys are frequently lost or turned in to nearby businesses.
Esperance Foreshore and Beaches
Popular outdoor areas where personal items, bags, and pets may be left behind; check with beach patrols and nearby facilities.
Community Groups
Post your report to these active local groups
Facebook group for lost and found items
Facebook group dedicated to lost and found pets
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Esperance Police keep lost items?
Contact Esperance Police Station directly at (08) 9079 8999 to ask about their retention period for lost property. Items held longer than the retention period may be disposed of or donated.
What should I do if I find an item?
Take it to Esperance Police Station or turn it in to the nearest business or council facility. If it is a pet, contact the Shire's Animal Management Facility or local animal services immediately.
Is ReportLost.org an official service or run by the police?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. It complements direct contact with police and local services but does not replace them. Police and businesses handle lost items through their own procedures; ReportLost provides a separate, free public listing and optional paid search tools to increase visibility.
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Ready to Report Your Item?
Start with a call to Esperance Police, then create a free ReportLost listing to reach the broader community. If you want to extend your search, compare the automatic and team-assisted options.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Esperance Police, the Shire of Esperance, or any other government or law enforcement agency. Recovery of a lost item is never certain. Always contact local police and businesses directly as your first step.